The
Slap-shot is a medium to long range shooting skill. The animation on the
left is to demonstrate several key shooting points as well as a visual
anatomical view of the muscles involved.

1.
Loading phase. Weight is over back
leg with torso rotated so as to create rotational power through the
midsection. Posterior (back)
and medial (middle) delts (see workout section) bring the stick upwards on
back-swing. Player inhales on loading phase.

2.
Transition phase: Weight transfer
begins on down swing with upper body rotating. In this example the eyes
are focused on the puck.

3.
Firing phase: The body has completed
transfer of weight and torso has completed rotation. The top hand once
extended pulls back into the body so as to assist in flexing the stick
shaft as blade makes contract with the ice. Arm locks with fingers,
forearm, bicep, anterior (front) delts and pecs (chest) as well as
obliques taking impact force and providing stability and strength at flex
point (where shaft bends). Player exhales on firing phase.